Call it a beau geste. Since Sunday, I’ve read dozens of Breaking Bad reviews, a handful of them creating parallels to the sports world. Dave Zirin of “The Nation” thoroughly and brilliantly compared Walter White to Lance Armstrong. My NBA-minded perspective is a drop in the bucket. It’s a somewhat empty gesture in terms of the weight it holds, but a gesture nonetheless to … [Read more...] about Walt and MJ rule their games
Alysha Tsuji
Waves Fall to Frogs in Game 1 of NCAA Super Regional
Photo Courtesy of NCAA Baseball Pepperdine baseball has not advanced past the NCAA regional round since 1992 when head coach Steve Rodriguez played in the outfield. That year, the team had a run resulting in an improbable NCAA title. The squad, now under the tutelage of Rodriguez, faced No. 7 Texas Christian University on Saturday in its first step en route to the College … [Read more...] about Waves Fall to Frogs in Game 1 of NCAA Super Regional
Pepperdine baseball cracks into the NCAA Tournament
Photo Courtesy of Connor Garelick A week after snagging first place in league with an 18-9 WCC record, Pepperdine baseball knocked off rival LMU 6-1 to win the WCC championship on Saturday in Stockton. Senior Eric Karch, sophomore Brad Anderson, freshman Manny Jefferson and junior Aaron Brown were named to the WCC All-Tournament team. Brown earned the MVP award. LMU … [Read more...] about Pepperdine baseball cracks into the NCAA Tournament
Father and Son Bond Through Pepperdine Baseball
Photos by Alysha Tsuji Tears of pure joy welled up in the eyes of freshman George Alamillo and his father, Ignacio Alamillo, after George broke the news of his acceptance into Pepperdine last year. “Once I read that I got accepted, it was one big moment. I came home, told my parents, that’s when it really hit us,” George said. Although George is 19 years old, it took … [Read more...] about Father and Son Bond Through Pepperdine Baseball
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
Photos by Alysha Tsuji With a roaring crowd filling the bleachers, No. 2 Pepperdine men's volleyball beat No. 7 Long Beach State in the MPSF Quarterfinals, 3-1, on April 19 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Senior Kyle Gerrans finished with a team-high 17 kills. Junior Josh Taylor and sophomore Matt Tarantino followed close behind 14 and 10, respectively. Junior Matt West nailed a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball Advances to MPSF Semifinals
